General Information
Version
8.3
Revision date
2021-10-19
Product name
Nitric acid
CAS No.
7697-37-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Pty. Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H290, H314, H318, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing liquids (Category 3), H272 Corrosive to Metals (Category 1), H290 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3), H331 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1A), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
2.3 Other hazards
Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
